Acupuncture for menopause treatment helps
hot
flash, hair loss, night sweats, osteoporosis,
irregular menstruation forgetful, dry skin, libido.
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Acupuncture treats menopause and helps the following
menopause symptoms:
hot flashes, hair loss, night sweats, irregular periods, loss of
libido, dry skin, vaginal dryness,
fatigue, sleep disorders, insomnia, dizziness, weight gain,
incontinence, bloating, allergy,
breast pain, migraine, irritability, mood swings, joint pain, aching
joint, gum diseases, itchy skin,
brittle nails, nail cracks, cold flashes, infertility, hot flashes,
night sweats, fatigue, irregular periods,
hair loss, weight, heart palpitation, vaginal dryness, forgetful,
anxiety, depression, bone density loss,
memory loss, panic disorder, irregular heart beat, muscle tension, ear
ringing, high blood pressure,
breast pain, stress, burning tongue, hair thinning, hormone imbalance,
menstrual disorder,
osteoporosis, facial hair increase. mental confusion, light
headedness, lost balance, sudden tears,
indigestion, clammy feeling.
Acupuncture
and Chinese herb medicine for
menopause/ menopausal syndrome
Acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine is a
natural and effective approach to control the symptoms of menopause:
hot flashes, anxiety, depression, insomnia, night sweats, irregular
periods, irritability, headache, hair loss, dry skin, mood swing,
hormone imbalance, libido, vaginal dryness, decreased estrogen level,
fatigue, incontinence, high blood pressure, weight gain, PMS,
stiffness or joint pain, fibroid, heart palpitations, breast pain,
bone density loss, forgetful, memory loss, ear ringing, etc.
Testimonial
D. R. menopause symptoms – night sweats
and hot flashes.
I also have had unstable blood pressure
issues, with acupuncture and herb treatment now is 117/80 and 118/79.
Dr. Wu was first referred to me because I
ankylosing spondalitis and was told he could help me with the
stiffness in m neck. I first started getting acupuncture treatments
and started seeing a difference in my mobility almost from the first
session. After several treatments, Dr. Wu added herbs to my
regiment. First I started with herbs to treat menopause
symptoms – night sweats and hot flashes. After several weeks, the
symptoms pretty much disappeared. After 6 months, I went back to my
gyneocogist with lab test, my female hormone is absolutely normal. I
couldn’t believe! Now I have only occasional hot flashes and they are
not severe, so I still take daily herbs for this. I also had a dry cough for at least six months
and tried traditional medicine – even asthma inhalers to expand the
bronchial tubes; none of the traditional medicine worked. So, I asked
Dr. Wu if he could help me with this and he prescribed herbs and again
I had almost immediate results. Now I do not have the cough, which
was probably due to allergies. I also have had unstable blood pressure issues
for quite some time and have been taking Altace and Toprol to keep the
pressure stable and low; however it has not ever really been stable
and goes up and down a lot. Again I asked Dr. Wu if he could help me
with this and am now taking herbs which have lowered my pressure to
readings of 117/80 and 118/79. We are continuing to work on the blood
pressure, but I have every confidence that as with all the other
issues we have dealt with, this too will be controlled with herbs/diet
and exercise. When I first started seeing Dr. Wu, he said “Show me
your tongue” I did and it was a white and rough mess – so he started
me on everyday herbs which I will continue to take and I am happy to
say, my tongue is a healthy smooth, pink tongue. I would highly
recommend Dr. Wu, and have recommended him for healthcare—from
acupuncture to herbs, in addition to or in place of Western medicine.
M. S. The menopause symptoms
severely affect my life, I felt horrible and depressed.
I had suffered menopause syndrome, such as hot
flashes, insomnia, extreme mood swing, fatigue, etc. Since I had
breast cancer before, my doctor suggested me not taking any western
medicine but highly recommended Chinese herbs. The menopause symptoms severely affect my life, I
felt horrible and depressed. I went to Houston Acupuncture and Herb
Clinic to ask for help. The profession herb clinic makes specific
formulas for patients. After taking 10 days of herb treatment, my
menopause symptoms about 70% gone. I am very pleased with the results. The acupuncturist Chiang prepared different
formulas for me every week and detailed recorded my conditions. I felt
confidently with her treatments. I thank her to help me improve the quality of my
life.
Houston Acupuncture and Herb Clinic
provides a natural and unique alternative treatment for menopause by
acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine to reduce and control the
symptoms of menopause:
- menstrual irregularities,
- hot
flashes, night sweats,
- hair loss, fatigue,
- dry skin, vagina dryness,
- mood swings, irritability, depression,
anxiety,
- insomnia, headache,
- palpitation,
- memory loss,
- poor concentration,
- back pain, muscle tension,
- bone density loss,
- weight gain, craving for sweets or
carbohydrates,
- incontinence, lack of desire,
- fibroid, breast tenderness, breast
pain, PMS,
Not only to treat the symptoms of menopause, but
also we combine the acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine to assist
you a healthy lifestyle which including
- moderate exercises,
- balanced dietary habit and
- stress reduction to harmonize
patient’s physical and emotional conditions.
Acupuncture & Chinese herb Medicine
is a natural and effective approach for menopause.
Menopausal syndrome is a rite of passage for all
women. Menopause means that the functionality of the ovaries is
getting depleted, the function of the reproductive organs are ending.
All the female reproductive organs and female sexual hormones are
degenerating. Menopause technically is the period of stopping the
menses or monthly cycles. Menopause could occur at the age between 40
and 60, the average age is around 50. Usually, this menopausal period
lasts about one year. In 1994 the WHO suggested to use perimenopausal
syndrome instead of menopausal syndrome, because then the definition
of the title is clearer.
About 1/3 of women can adjust automatically by
compensation of their neural and endocrine systems during the
menopausal period, with very little or no subjective symptoms
occurring. 2/3 of women would manifest a series of symptoms due to the
female sexual hormone deficiency; such as menstrual irregularities,
emotional swings (depression, anxiety), hot flushes, sweating, ear
ringing, palpation, insomnia, swelling, dizziness, headache, muscle or
joint pain, etc. All these symptoms are collectively called the
Perimenopausal syndrome. The Perimenopausal syndrome usually occurs
between the ages of 45-50. About 25% of the cases are severe. Damage
to the ovaries through operations, such as surgical removal, or
chemotherapy or radiation therapy can also hasten the arrival of the
Perimenopausal syndrome.
The first symptoms are usually hot flashes,
sweating, and emotional changes.
The hot flashes usually start from the front
chest, upward to the head, neck, and face. After sweating the hot
flash disappeared. The length and frequency of the symptoms are
varied, from a couple of seconds to several minutes, on and off
several times a day. Irritability is the most common emotional change,
easy to get angry or sad, loss of self-control of emotions. Besides
the headache, dizziness, palpitation, insomnia, aches all over the
body, irregular period, high blood pressure, etc also accompany the
main symptoms.
At the later stage of menopause, there would
occur itchiness, burning and dryness of the vagina, frequent
urination, and incontinence, as well as dry and/or itchy skin.
The Perimenopausal syndrome should be
differentiated from the illnesses of primary hypertension, angina and
bladder infection.
Acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine performed a
great help to eliminate the symptoms of Menopause by rejuvenating the
endocrine systems to balance the hormone deficiency and lift the vast
phases of menopausal syndrome.
Does acupuncture benefit menopause? Yes More and
more recent researches indicate that acupuncture is a natural, safe
and effective approach to treat menopause. Especially for the women
are the breast cancer survivors or under the radiation therapy or
chemotherapy can benefit from acupuncture treatment greatly.
According to Chinese Medicine theory,
menopause is due to the deficiency of Kidney yang and Kidney yin.
Etiology and Pathogenesis of
Perimenopausal syndrome:
The Perimenopausal syndrome is usually due to
several causes:
- Decline of kidney Qi and blood,
- The depletion of reproductive organs,
- Deficiency of the conception vessels,
- Lack of nourishment of kidney yang because of
excessive sexual life, irregular frequent spotting in between
menstrual periods, prolonged illnesses.
All the above reasons damage the kidney yang and
Qi, eventually causing kidney yin deficiency and will interrupt
functionality of other organs, such as the liver and heart. When the
kidney yang is deficient, the Qi and blood flow to circulate to the
heart and liver would be reduced, causing both organs to be lacking in
replenishment, diseases and symptoms then occurred.
Kidney deficiency is the cause of the
Perimenopausal syndrome. Either yang or yin deficiency, the treatment
should always be based on kidney deficiency. If other organs are
associated with the syndrome, then treat all together, but still the
kidney is the major organ to be considered for ways of treatment.
Differentiation of syndromes
1.
Perimenopausal syndrome due to Kidney Yang deficiency:
Before during and after the Perimenopausal
period, the symptoms include dizziness, ear ringing, severe back pain,
the pain are around the waist, knee pain, puffy face, edema on
extremities, feeling cold all the time, aversion to cold, fatigue,
irregular menstruation, frequent urination or incontinence, sudden
bloody urine, loose stool, increasing “thin secretion leukorrhea due
to yeast infection. Flat and bulgy light color tongue with thin white
coating. Pulse is slow and thin.
Treatment method: Warm and nourish the
kidney Qi, support the kidney Yang.
2.
Perimenopausal syndrome due to Kidney Yin deficiency:
Before during and after the Perimenopausal
period, the symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, hot flashes,
sweating, aches and weakness in the knee and loins, irritability,
insomnia, moodiness, dry mouth, irregular menstruation, and itchy
skin. Tongue color is red, and the pulse is thin and fast.
Treatment method: Replenish kidney yin and
strengthen the kidney yang.
3. Perimenopausal
syndrome due to Kidney Yin plus heart and spleen deficiency:
Due to kidney yin deficiency, the kidney water
does not enough circulate for the heart; excess heat would be
generated then from the heart. The symptoms include palpitations,
anxiousness, emotional mood swings, forgetfulness, dizziness, and
insomnia.
Treatment method: Nourish the heart and
calm the shen ( mind).
4. Perimenopausal
syndrome due to Kidney Yin plus liver deficiency:
Due to kidney yin deficiency, the kidney blood is
insufficient. The liver therefore could not store enough blood and
the extreme emotional change damages the harmony of liver qi and
blood. The symptoms include hypochondriac pain, anxiety, depression,
irritability, and extreme sensitivity. Tongue color is red with thin
and yellow coating. Pulse is taut.
Treatment method: Smooth the liver and
relieve the liver stress. Nourish and regulate the liver qi and
blood.
Chinese herb Treatment for menopause:
1. Perimenopausal syndrome due to Kidney
Yang deficiency:
Chinese herb formula: Er shen tang,
yao quai wan.
2. Perimenopausal syndrome due to Kidney
Yin deficiency:
Chinese herb formula:
liu wei de hung wan.
3. Perimenopausal syndrome due to Kidney
Yin plus heart and spleen deficiency:
Chinese herb formula:
Tian wang bu sin dan, quai pi tang.
4. Perimenopausal syndrome due to Kidney
Yin plus liver deficiency:
Chinese herb formula:
Tsai hou jia long gu mu li tang, xiao yao san.
Acupuncture treatment for menopause
A. Body
acupuncture treatment for menopause:
1. Perimenopausal
syndrome due to Kidney Yang deficiency:
Acupuncture points
selection: Taixi ( KI 3), Guanyuan ( CV 4), Zusanli ( ST 36), etc.
2.Perimenopausal
syndrome due to Kidney Yin deficiency:
Acupuncture points
selection: Sanyinjiao ( SP 6), Zusanli ( ST36), etc.
3. Perimenopausal
syndrome due to Kidney Yin plus heart and spleen deficiency:
Acupuncture points
selection: Shenshu (BL 23), Shemmen ( HT 7), Sanyinjiao ( SP 6), etc.
4. Perimenopausal
syndrome due to Kidney Yin plus liver deficiency:
Acupuncture points
selection: Taichong ( LV 3), Zhaohai (KI 6), Sanyinjiao ( SP 6), etc.
B. Ear
acupuncture treatment for menopause:
Shenmen, endocrine,
ovary, liver spleen, kidney, heart , etc.
C.
Electro acupuncture treatment for menopause:
Point selection is based
on the body acupuncture points.
The Chinese herb and acupuncture
treatment for menopause are modified by the patient’s
conditions and improvements. Chinese medicine and acupuncture have
been treating the female Perimenopausal syndrome for a long time and
the results are great. Especially for patients who cannot take any
synthetic hormone products, acupuncture and Chinese medicine should be
the best choice.
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